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KC53 YTJ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,137 mi
Last recorded43,137 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 YTJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,137 miles

advise drivers side outer door handle outer plastic been brocken off but door still opens and closes advise to replace handle

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s front brake discs

advise slight corrosion to parts at front of main brake pipes at bulkhead

Fail 7 Jan 2014 43,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise drivers side outer door handle outer plastic been brocken off but door still opens and closes advise to replace handle

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s front brake discs

advise slight corrosion to parts at front of main brake pipes at bulkhead

Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,989 miles

advise wear out with 3/4 tread breadth n/s/f tyre advise to change

Fail 14 Aug 2012 42,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise wear out with 3/4 tread breadth n/s/f tyre advise to change

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,028 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 37,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 32,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of oil around engine

Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of oil around engine

Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,591 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 20,875 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?

Based on 100,978 MOT tests across 9,200 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,041
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
9,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,096
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,910
Registration plate lamp not working 2,630
brake binding 2,281
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KC53 YTJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 52,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Tacuma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 11,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC53 YTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KC53 YTJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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